Evacuation Information

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Emergency Evacuation

Once the Governor gives an executive order for evacuation, Coast RTA becomes part of the Horry County Emergency Preparedness initiative and begins transporting residents from the designated zones to the local shelters.  Depending on the strength and speed of the approaching storm, evacuations could begin 24-72 hours prior to landfall.

General Evacuation Tips

During evacuation, all Coast RTA rides end at officially designated emergency shelters. Return trips will only stop at the hurricane shelter evacuation designated pickup points. When using Coast RTA for transportation to the local shelters, look for the temporary blue and white hurricane evacuation bus stop signs to designate the pick up location. This is a FREE service provided by Coast RTA as the transportation partner during emergency preparedness efforts.

For details on Coast RTA’s operations and service to these evacuation bus stops/pick up locations, please call Coast RTA’s Customer Service at (843) 488-0865.

Horry County Emergency Operations can be reached at 
(843) 915-5150

Horry County “Know Your Zone” Evacuation Info

For more information on visit
Georgetown County evacuations or call (843) 545-3273

  • American Red Cross (shelters)
    (843) 477-0020
  • SCDOT (Traffic and Road Conditions)
    (888) 877-9151

Coast RTA has designated the following evacuation bus stops along the Grand Strand:

For details on Coast RTA’s operations and service to these evacuation bus stops/pick up locations, please call Coast RTA’s Customer Service at 843.488.0865.

Shelter TIPS:

If an evacuation order is given, area schools will be opened as American Red Cross Shelters in Horry and Georgetown Counties. Coast RTA is the responsible party for public evacuations once an executive order is issued.

Should residents or visitors need the local shelters, there are a few tips:

Evacuation Tips:

For up-to-the-minute storm information, visit noaa.org or weather.com

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To provide safe, reliable, affordable and courteous mass public transportation that enhances the quality of life for residents and supports the growth of tourism.

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